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Restricted Commodities Group | January LITHIUM BATTERIES REGULATIONS An accompanying “Transport Document” is required for all shipments containing lithium batteries in Section IB and most of Section II. See the document under the following link: Transport Document Lithium battery shipments must be accompied by a Material Safety Data Sheet if shipped to/within/from Asia.

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES Step 1 – What type of Battery are you shipping? Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium Metal Batteries Rechargeable batteries commonly used in consumer electronics Most popular battery for portable electronics like laptops, mobile phones, MP3, camcorders etc. A fire involving lithium ion batteries can be extinguished by an aircraft halon fire extinguisher Not rechargeable Longer life than the normal alkaline batteries and can be used in toys, cameras,... A fire involving lithium metal batteries can NOT be extinguished by an aircraft halon fire extinguisher

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 3 – How much watt per hour* does your Battery have? Cells and Batteries ≤ 2.7 watt/hour A Cell is a single powered unit A Battery is a number of cells connected to each other *The watt per hour must be marked on the outside of the battery, for batteries manufactured since January Laptops, mobile phones and other small consumer electronics have batteries with less than 100 watt/hour (except perhaps some extra duration batteries – use the formula Ampere hours x Voltage in case the watt per hour is not marked in the battery). Cells > 2.7 watt/hour but ≤ 20 watt/hour Cells > 20 watt/hour or Batteries > 100 watt/hour Batteries > 2.7 watt/hour but ≤ 100 watt/hour

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Step 3 – How much Lithium does your Battery contain? Cells and Batteries ≤ 0.3 g A Cell is a single powered unit A Battery is a number of cells connected to each other Cells > 0.3 g but ≤ 1 g Cells > 1 g or Batteries > 2 g Batteries > 0.3 g but ≤ 2 g

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Cells does your package have in total? Note: Do not confuse package with overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore cells) per overpack. ≤ 8 Cells> 8 Cells

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Batteries does your package have in total? Helpful note: Do not confuse a package with an overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore Batteries) per overpack. ≤ 2 Batteries> 2 Batteries

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Cells does your package have in total? Helpful note: Do not confuse a package with an overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore Cells) per overpack. ≤ 8 Cells> 8 Cells

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Batteries does your package have in total? Helpful note: Do not confuse a package with an overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore Batteries) per overpack. ≤ 2 Batteries> 2 Batteries

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 3 – How much watt per hour* does your Battery have? Cells ≤ 20 watt/hour or Batteries ≤ 100 watt/hour Cells > 20 watt/hour or Batteries > 100 watt/hour *The watt per hour must be marked on the outside of the battery, for batteries manufactured since January Laptops, mobile phones and other small consumer electronics have batteries with less than 100 watt/hour (except perhaps some extra duration batteries – use the formula Ampere hours x Voltage in case the watt per hour is not marked in the battery).

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 3 – How much watt per hour* does your Battery have? Cells ≤ 20 watt/hour or Batteries ≤ 100 watt/hour Cells > 20 watt/hour or Batteries > 100 watt/hour *The watt per hour must be marked on the outside of the battery, for batteries manufactured since January Laptops, mobile phones and other small consumer electronics have batteries with less than 100 watt/hour (except perhaps some extra duration batteries – use the formula Ampere hours x Voltage in case the watt per hour is not marked in the battery).

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Cells /Batteries does your package have in total? Helpful note: Do not confuse a package with an overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore Cells /Batteries) per overpack. ≤ 4 Cells or ≤ 2 Batteries > 4 Cells or > 2 Batteries

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Step 4 – How many Cells /Batteries does your package have in total? Helpful note: Do not confuse a package with an overpack. There are no restrictions for the number of packages (and therefore Cells /Batteries) per overpack. ≤ 4 Cells or ≤ 2 Batteries > 4 Cells or > 2 Batteries

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3480, Lithium Ion Batteries - Packing Instruction 965 Section II PackagingPackage TestsDocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 2.5 kg (net quantity) per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Ion Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI965” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3480, Lithium Ion Batteries - Packing Instruction 965 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 8 Cells per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Ion Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI965” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3480, Lithium Ion Batteries - Packing Instruction 965 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 2 Batteries per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Ion Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI965” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3480, Lithium Ion Batteries - Packing Instruction 965 Section IB Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 10 kg gross weight per package (PAX & CAO) PAX = Passenger aircraft CAO = Cargo aircraft 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “UN3480 Lithium Ion Batteries PI965 IB” The number of packages and the gross mass of each package An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/D booking required as PAX/CAO Section IB not available in PL

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3481, Lithium Ion Batteries packed with equipment - Packing Instruction 966 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum number of Batteries: those necessary to power the equipment and 2 spares Maximum 5 kg net weight per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Ion Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI966” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3090, Lithium Metal Batteries - Packing Instruction 968 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 8 Cells per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Metal Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI968” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required Shipping to the US?

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3090, Lithium Metal Batteries - Packing Instruction 968 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 2 Batteries per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Metal Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI968” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required Shipping to the US?

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3090, Lithium Metal Batteries - Packing Instruction 968 Section IB Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum 2.5 kg gross weight per package for PAX & CAO PAX = Passenger aircraft CAO = Cargo aircraft 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries PI968 IB” The number of packages and the gross mass of each package An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS only ACP/D booking required as PAX/CAO Shipping to the US? Section IB not available in PL

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES UN3091, Lithium Metal Batteries packed with equipment - Packing Instruction 969 Section II Packaging Package Tests DocumentationLabeling DHL Product Each Battery must be individually packed in an inner package (plastic blister wrap, pasteboard, etc.) that protects each from a short circuit Strong outer package Maximum number of Batteries: those necessary to power the equipment and 2 spares Maximum 5 kg net weight per package 1.2m drop tested The following statement is required on the waybill: “Lithium Metal Batteries in compliance with Section II of PI969” An accompanying document which states the following: “Handle with care. When package is damaged can cause fire. Special procedures should be followed: inspect the package and arrange repack by qualified persons when required. Contact Nr: 00XX XXXX XXX XXX” must be completed TD account must be approved ACS ACP/LB booking mentioning Section II is required Shipping to the US?

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO USG-02 Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries and cells, (UN 3090), are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger- carrying aircraft. Such batteries transported in accordance with Section I of Packing Instruction 968 must be labelled with the CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY label. Such batteries transported in accordance with Section II of Packing Instruction 968 must be marked “PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES—FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT” or “LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES—FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT”.

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO USG-02 Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries and cells contained in or packed with equipment (UN 3091) are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger- carrying aircraft unless: 1.the equipment and the batteries and cells are transported in accordance with Packing Instruction 969 or 970, as appropriate; 2.the package contains no more than the number of lithium metal batteries or cells necessary to power the intended piece of equipment; 3.the lithium content of each cell, when fully charged, is not more than 5 grams; 4.the aggregate lithium content of the anode of each battery, when fully charged, is not more than 25 grams; and 5.the net weight of lithium batteries does not exceed 5 kg (11 lb). Page 1 / 3

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO USG-02 Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries and cells contained in or packed with equipment (UN 3091) and transported in accordance with Section I of Packing Instruction 969 or 970 that do not conform to the above provisions are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger-carrying aircraft and must be labelled with the CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY label. Page 2 / 3

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO USG-02 Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries and cells contained in or packed with equipment (UN 3091) and transported in accordance with Section II of Packing Instruction 969 or 970 that do not conform to the above provisions are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger-carrying aircraft and must be marked “PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES—FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT” or “LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES—FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT”. Please contact for specific information. Page 3 / 3

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS (IN EXCESS OF STANDARD IATA DGR) FOR MAJOR CARRIERS/AIRLINES OPERATING IN ASIA If shipping to/from/within Asia region, due to major Asian carriers/airlines have imposed additional and more stricter requirements (in excess of standard IATA DGR) applicable for PI967 or PI970 when there are less than/equal 4 cells/2 batteries contained in an equipment, while that shipment is exempted from labelling (lithium battery label) and additional information, it is mandatory that the DHL Express House Air Waybill must still be declared with those mandatory statement as appropriate with the Packing Instruction number herewith: “Lithium ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI967 (4 cells/2 batteries or less)” OR “Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI970 (4 cells/2 batteries or less)”

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Restricted Commodities Group | January 2013 LITHIUM BATTERIES Important Disclaimer: Please note that the information mentioned in this Guide is purely illustrative and does not replace the study of the Dangerous Goods regulations to perform any tasks related to the preparation of shipments of Lithium Batteries. DHL will not be held responsible for any lack of accuracy of the information contained herewith.